MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
New
advances in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning institutions
are having to deal with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can organizations
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
crescive
need for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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